gs they should stay the way they are. You ought to be able to stick them in one of those big glass cases and just leave them alone."(Salinger, 122) This phrase Holden made while discussing how things were different each time he went to the museum, stems from an inability to accept that he must grow up. The thought of growing up has driven Holden into bouts of depression as in his discussion with Sally he commented, "It'd be entirely different. I said. I was getting depressed as hell again" (Salinger, 133). The inability of Holden to accept growing up and the depression caused by it has made Holden suicidal, "what I really felt like, though, was committing suicide."(Salinger, 104) This one phrase shows the true depth of Holden's depression.
             "What I did, I started talking out loud to Allie. I do that sometimes when I get very depressed"(Salinger, 104). This bought of psychosis demonstrates Holden's lack of closure on his younger brother's death. Holden probably in some way blames himself for his brother's death due too not always allowing him to play with him. Holden sees his late brother Allie as better then those around him today. (Salinger, 171) Until Holden comes to grasp with his brothers death he will be unable to dea
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